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Winter Wonder Walk

The Adventure Center of Asheville will host the 6th Annual Winter Wonder Walk created by Asheville Plays

November 27
December 4-5, 11-13, 2026

The Adventure Center of Asheville will also offer Twilight in the Treetops Night Climbs at our Treetops Adventure Park November 27, Dec 5 & 12, 2026



The Adventure Center of Asheville is excited to host the 6th Annual Winter Wonder Walk created by Asheville Plays. 

Celebrate the Wonder of Winter with a live-action immersive story-walk on an OUTDOOR trail complete with live characters, lights, and a blustery guest, Jack Frost.  The Winter Wonder Walk follows the pages of the storybook of Winterland- full of holiday magic for all ages!  Guests will set out on a quest through the kingdom of Winterland to find Jack Frost and the Sugar Plum Fairy and stop a terrible blizzard while meeting many wonderful characters along the way.  We will bring the pages to life with a live-action immersive story-walk on an outdoor trail complete with live characters, so many twinkling lights and Asheville’s largest snowball fight.  

Before or after exploring the story walk, families can warm up in our heated tent, where they’ll find a holiday market filled with unique gifts from local vendors, along with a kids play area. There will be delicious concessions and several fun activities for everyone to enjoy! The tent is buzzing with hot chocolate, tasty treats, adult drinks and more! Outside the tent, there are cozy small bonfires for s’mores and a nightly food truck.

AND we are inspiring Kids to Read with the Smitten With Books program for free general admission. We are snow excited to inspire to kids to read 10 books each. Children 10 and under who read 10 books will receive one free admission to the Winter Wonder Walk after they submit our online book form.

Created by Asheville Plays, from start to finish, the Winter Wonder Walk has been created with families in mind. 

Combo Pass Tickets include a Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb on November 27, Dec 5 & 12. 

New this year, get our full Twilight Aerial Park Tour experience with a Winter Wonder Walk Combo Pass. Imagine climbing 40 feet in the air and zipping along a hang glider or a sky kayak in the largest adventure park in Western North Carolina. Then, as the sun starts to set, the challenges become illuminated with over 15,000 colored twinkle and laser lights. Five of Adventure Park’s aerial trails become illuminated with all their leaves, cables, ropes, and platforms. 

Please review the section below for age requirements and adult escorts. 

You will check in for the Twilight tour at 4:40 which starts at 5:00. The Twilight tour is 2 hours, so after your aerial adventure, jump into the festival for your Winter Wonder adventure!

IT IS A PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE WINTER SEASON WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

IMPORTANT:
Adults (18+) MUST accompany minors
on the Winter Wonder Walk

Combo Passes that include the Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb may sell out. Winter Wonder Walk tickets do not.

4:40 Arrival Time for Combo Passes 

5:00 Twilight in the Treetops on available nights 

6:00 Festival Area Open

6:30 Winter Wonder Walk Open

8:30 Winter Wonder Walk line closes

4:40 Arrival Time for Combo Passes  

6:00 Festival Area & Glow Trail Open

6:30 Winter Wonder Walk Open

8:30 Winter Wonder Walk line closes

TRAILS

IMPORTANT: With a COMBO PASS, please arrive by 4:40. 

$1 of every Winter Wonder Walk ticket goes to Literacy Together. 

2026 DATES

Winter Wonder Walk

  • November 27
  • December 4-5, 11-13

Winter Wonder Walk/Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb

  • November 27
  • Dec 5 & 12 

Read Rules & Regulations

Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb

Treetops Adventure Park Night Climb November 27, Dec 5 & 12
  • Ages 4 and over
    • Ages 4-6 can choose to climb the Green or Blue Trails (10 feet high) but are required to have 1 paying/climbing adult escort (18+) per child.
    • Ages 7- 9 can choose to climb the (10 feet high) Green or Blue Trails by themselves but require an adult (18+) watching.  They may also choose to climb the higher Yellow and Orange Trails with a 2:1 adult escort. 
    • Ages 10-12 can choose between the Green, Blue, Yellow and Orange trails independently.  But need an adult escort for the Red Trail- 2:1. 
    • Ages 13+ can choose between the 5 trails (Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red).  And must have an adult on property. 
    • The Black trail will not be open or available for this event.
  • To climb the Aerial Glow Trail, every participant must:
    • be wearing closed-toe shoes
    • be wearing clothing that a full-body harness (with leg and arm straps) can fit over
    • be able to fit a helmet on their head  
  • Maximum weight limit is 265 lbs.
  • Waivers signed by legal guardians are required. Please fill out required waivers at time of purchase to save time at check-in. (2026 Adventure Center of Asheville and/or Kolo Bike Park waivers are not valid for this event, you must have a 2026 Winter Wonder Walk Combo Pass waiver to participate.)  
  • We guarantee that everyone will climb at least 2 trails or 1 trail twice. 

IMPORTANT: With a COMBO PASS, please arrive by 4:40 to check in with signed waivers.  It is a 2-hour trip time.  Then at 7pm, you can enjoy the rest of the festival. 

$64 Winter Wonder Walk & Twilight in the Treetops Combo Pass – Adults (18+) MUST accompany minors on the Winter Wonder Walk. 

The Details

LOCATION

Adventure Center of Asheville, 85 Expo Drive, Asheville, NC 28806

Located just 5 minutes from Downtown Asheville and behind Sam’s Club

Accessibility

While the Winter Wonder Walk Festival area is accessible by wheelchair or stroller, the actual Winter Wonder Walk trail is not.  At the Adventure Center, many of our “walking” areas are thick gravel.  So small wheeled strollers, carts, and wheelchairs usually do not work well.   

Check-In and Cancellations

Check-In

Upon arrival at The Adventure Center of Asheville please follow the fence and lights to the Entrance. A greeter will send you to the correct place to check-in for either the Winter Wonder Walk or Combo Pass.

***** Online Combo Pass Winter Wonder Walk/Twilight in the Treetops waivers should be completed when making reservations to significantly reduce wait time at check-in.

Cancellations 

Due to the anticipated volume, all reservations are final and cannot be canceled/refunded.  Combo passes may be transferred in advance by contacting the Adventure Center of Asheville at 828-225-2921.  “No shows” cannot transfer their time. Transfers are based on space availability and may be limited due to capacity maximums. 

Giving Back

Asheville Plays is dedicated to making Winter Wonder Walk a true community event and are honored to be a part of your holiday celebrations.

Groups and Birthday Parties

You may bring a group or a Birthday Party to the Winter Wonder Walk.  Just buy your tickets via the links above.  Food or drink are not allowed to be brought in after 5pm. Also, if your group has combo passes, you must check in together at 4:40. 

Your Wintery Hosts

The Winter Wonder Walk is produced by Asheville Plays! Asheville Plays! was founded by a local husband and wife team, Arica Haro and Hans Banzer who create lasting memories through the power of play. The Haunted Trail and Winter Wonder Walk are Asheville Plays! signature events.  Each year we are hoping to make our trails a treasured part of your family’s tradition. 

For more information, visit winterwonderwalk.com. For more information about Asheville Plays!, visit www.ashevilleplays.com.

FAQs

  • What makes us different? We literally bring the magic to life with our cast of talented actors and immersive storyline. Although we will still have a lighted walk throughout the woods, our focus is more on creating an interactive and theatrical story walk.
  • Is it kid/family-friendly?  Yes!  We stick to classic Holiday themes with Jack Frost as the main character. 
  • What time should I get there?  Doors open at 6:00 in the Festival Area.  Then the Winter Wonder Walk will open with actors from 6:30-8:30 pm.  If you are climbing the Twilight in the Treetops, too, please arrive at 4:40 and check in with signed waivers.  The Winter Wonder Walk will close at 8:30 pm.  Please plan time to park and check in. 
  • What is there to do other than The Winter Wonder Walk?  There is a festival area with a holiday market, a kids’ play area, and a warm festival tent buzzing with local vendors, tasty concessions, and activities for the family.  And of course, the Twilight in the Treetops Night climb on November 27, Dec 5 & 12 if it is not sold out.)
  • May I bring our own food & beverages? Food and Beverages are not allowed to be brought in after 5pm.
  • Is the event outside? Yes, other than the heated tent area, the Winter Wonder Walk is a trail walk through the woods. Please dress for the weather outdoors and wear appropriate shoes.
  • Can we bring strollers or wheelchairs? The walkways of the Adventure Center are deep gravel.  The Winter Wonder Walk is on an outdoor trail with layers of carpet, roots, rocks, etc.  While we try our best to make it an easy walking trail, strollers and wheelchairs are not recommended. 
  • How is the Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb different than the Aerial Glow trail that has been offered in years past?  The Glow Trail offered the Purple, Green and Blue Trails only.  The Twilight in the Treetops is a 2-hour trip time night climb that offers climbing on the Blue and Green and higher Yellow, Orange and Red Trails (which are all age dependent.) It is a longer experience with only one trip time per night.  So you can enjoy a longer more adventurous adventure.  We guarantee that you will climb at least 2 trails or one trail twice. 
  • If we buy a Combo Pass Ticket, do I need to fill out a waiver if we just came to the Adventure Center or Kolo Bike Park? Yes, the Combo Pass waiver includes the Winter Wonder Walk waiver and a new one must be completed each year.
  • What about the weather? We plan to operate in most weather, however, if the weather is not cooperating, we will make our call by approximately 11 am. We will post it on our Facebook page and the Adventure Center of Asheville’s page. If we end up canceling a show day, your tickets will be honored on the next show day available. If there is bad weather on the last day, we will let you know how we will proceed.
  • Do you take credit cards? We accept cash and credit cards at all concessions and registration. We are highly encouraging our vendors to do as well.

The Winter Wonder Walk

PHOTO CREDIT: Alice Oglesby at Moon io Media

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Aerial Glow Trail Rules and Regulations

  • Climbers must be at least 4 years old, certain ages require an adult escort.
  • Climbers must be 265 lbs. or less
  • Climbers must have closed toed shoes that are secure and protect the feet.
  • Climbers must attend training on safety gear, course equipment and structures within the park.
  • Climbers must demonstrate the ability to perform specific transfer tasks independently.
  • Climbers must be able to read, understand, and accept all park and ranger instructions in English.
  • Climbers that are 18 years and older may escort or supervise younger climbers.
  • Climbers must only use trails designated as appropriate based on age restrictions.
  • Climbers must limit access to the course to authorized times during operating hours.
  • Climbers must remain clipped to the safety system at all times while climbing on the course.
  • Climbers must accept all risks involved in participation and sign a release of liability waiver
  • Climbers must use equipment and gear properly as instructed and required by manufacturer.
  • All of the trails except the Black Trail will be available for this event. 
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